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flag Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959, a tragedy that reshaped rock music.

flag On February 7, 1959, Buddy Holly was buried in Lubbock, Texas, following his death in a plane crash that also claimed Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper." flag His funeral, attended by about 1,000 people and led by the priest who married him months earlier, marked a turning point in rock history. flag Holly’s innovative music and lasting influence continue to shape the genre, making the date a significant moment in music culture.

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